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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
June 27, 2018
Chair Swan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Marion Conference Room.
Members Present: Holly Weberg, Jeanne Peterson (6:15), Lori Bovitz, Jim Storms, Bob Swan,
Patty Zuzek, Alternate Tony Wotzka
Members Absent: Tom Goodwin
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director John Hennen, Environmental Resources
Manager Mac Cafferty, Recording Secretary Stella Eskelson
1. Approval of June 6, 2018 minutes
Minutes approved as written.
2. Citizen comments
No citizens present.
3. Staff Report:
Trail reconstruction of the Juno Trailway is scheduled to begin after Pan-O-Prog. Dakota
County is drafting a Joint Powers Agreement whereby the County and City would split the
cost of the trail reconstruction and installation of new trail lighting, considering it is part of
the Lake Marion Regional Greenway.
Pan-O-Prog preparation is underway, new this year is a Cruise Night 1-mile dash targeted
at elite runners. Parks and Rec events kick off this Friday the 29th with the KayBiRu. Other
events include a pickleball and softball tournaments. There will be two musical
performances this year on Tuesday the 4th at Lakeville North High School starting at 4:30.
Staff provided a brief summary of agenda items that were discussed at the June 25 City
Council Work Session including; a Citizen Survey that was available online and sent to
1,600 households as well as the Parks Bond Referendum. City Council was presented with
a number of scenarios and Staff was directed to move forward with the Master Planning
process of Avonlea and East Community Parks.
4. Aspen Grove Preliminary Plat:
This plat consists of 56 single family residential lots located north of 205th Street and the
Linden Ridge Development. Utilities for this development will stem from the Cedar
Crossings development which is currently being graded. The developer has submitted a
tree preservation plan and wetland delineation. A neighborhood park that will serve this
development as well as Cedar Crossings is slated to be constructed in 2020.
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee Meeting Minutes, June 27, 2018 Page 2
Motion made by Patty Zuzek, seconded by Lori Bovitz to recommend to City Council
approval of the Aspen Grove Preliminary Plat subject to the recommendations as
presented by City staff.
Ayes: unanimous
5. Other Business:
Committee Members expressed an interest in being able to review the Parks and
Recreation operating budget prior to submission if possible. Staff agreed to compile some
information to share with the committee at a future meeting.
6. Announcements:
The Lakeville Community Band kicked off their Summer Concert Series at Antlers Park on
June 14. A few members of the band will also be playing in the Pan-O-Prog Parade.
7. Adjourn:
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Eskelson, Recording Secretary